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Fernanda Woroch

EAST HANOVER,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at Michael S. Miller, DDS PA, skilled in hand scaling/ultrasonic instrumentation and patient relationship building. Proficient in local anesthesia administration and digital radiography with both Dexis & Schick software. I enhance patient care by effectively educating individuals on oral health, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and a positive dental experience.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Michael S. Miller, DDS PA
09.2003 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
  • Educate patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
  • Perform prophylaxis to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
  • Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Sterilize equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Utilize advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
  • Support office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.

Dental Hygienist

Stacey E. Oberfield, DMD
04.2002 - 08.2003
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
  • Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
  • Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Medicine And Dentistry of NJ
Newark
05-2002

Skills

  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Sealant application
  • Patient relationship building
  • Digital radiographs- Dexis & Schick
  • Dental prophylaxis
  • Tooth whitening
  • Softdent Dental software proficiency
  • Familiar with Easy Dental
  • Familiar with Cerec

Certification

  • Local Anesthesia Certification - New Jersey Board of Dentistry.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certification- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Michael S. Miller, DDS PA
09.2003 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Stacey E. Oberfield, DMD
04.2002 - 08.2003

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Medicine And Dentistry of NJ
Fernanda Woroch